Putting the word "free" in front of anything makes whatever that thing is — better.

For example: free beer, free pizza, free coffee. See what I mean? Better.

Apparently, officials at 7-Eleven have caught onto this little secret and more than 8,000 participating stores across the country will give away a free 20oz cup of coffee from 6 to 10 a.m. Sept. 28. Limit one per customer.

7-Eleven locations in and around the Greater West Bloomfield area include 4264 Orchard Lake Rd.

Free makes everything better. Especially coffee.